Monday, April 2, 2018

Running to Jesus: Daily Devotions for the Season of Easter: April 2, 2018


Running to Jesus
John 21:1-14

“Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his tunic (for he had stripped for work), jumped into the water, and headed to shore. The others stayed with the boat and pulled the loaded net to the shore, for they were only about a hundred yards from shore (21:7-8 NLT)”

Have you ever been so excited to see someone or do to something that you ran? Peter was. Peter was so excited to see that Jesus had come to meet them on the shore that he did a variation of a biathalon, a quick swim and then a run to go greet him. As a lovers of Christ, Christians, we are to have this kind of enthusiasm whenever we meet with Jesus, whether that be as we gather together on Sundays or through the study of God's word or in prayer. As move into the the Season of Easter, let us keep of the kind of enthusiasm with which we greeted Resurrection morning each day as we come to meet Christ through study of God's word and in prayer. When we come to our personal time of prayer and scripture reading. As we approach our devotional time, let us imagine ourselves jumping out of the boat and hurrying to meet Jesus, joining Jesus for breakfast each day; spending time each day talking with Jesus, listening to him and hearing what he has to teach us today. Look to Jesus each day and run to him with enthusiasm and excitement.

Prayer:
Lord, I enjoy my time with you. I am thankful for what you teach me through scripture and for the quietness of prayer. Help me to create space for you each day; to listen to your voice as , and draw close to you. Let this practice never be drudgery or a chore, let me come to this time with joy. Let me greet you each day with the excitement Peter shows in this passage. Let me run to you, eager to hear your voice and to spend time with you. Amen






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